I was raised in Saskatchewan. It is a very prairie province (with lakes and forest on top) and at the time largely a farming province. As such many of the short stories are set in towns, farms, and more remote areas.

This is a nice set of (mostly) heartwarming short stories with a few sad ones worked in. There are a few that tell the sad truth about negative attitudes towards First Nations at the time (and today). Many of the tales are very humorous. For example in 'Betting Sam's Last Bet' the entire town catches a fever of betting on who can find the grasshopper that can make the largest jump, and all are on the trail of legendary 'Jumping Jake'.

If you are looking for something different to read, and enjoy short stories I would highly recommend this short set. I gave this one five stars. ( )